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The translation cannot be done by you or a family member  \no Certificate of Translation: The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must also include their signature, printed name, the signature date, and their contact information.  \n Copy of professional credential evaluation for any foreign degree(s) that qualifies applicant for the position  \n• Credential evaluations can be obtained from members of NACES or AICE  Copies of current and previous visa stamp(s)  \n• In most cases, Canadian citizens do not [require a U.S. visa](require a U.S. visa)  \n Copy of most recent I-94 Arrival Record or, if last arrival to the U.S. was prior to April 2013 , copy of the front and  \nback of the paper I-94 card If you:  \n  Held F Status: Copies of all prior I-20 forms  \n Were on Optional Practical Training (OPT) : Copies of proof of employment for all positions while on OPT. Proof of employment needs to confirm the dates you worked, how many hours per week and how the position(s) related to your major. Proof of employment can include:  \n• Print out of your OPT Employment data from the SEVP Portal  \n• Paystubs  \n• W-2 Forms  \n• Offer letter confirming the number of hours of employment per week and that the work was in your major field of study  \n• I-983 (for STEM OPT)  \n Were Issued an Employment Authorization Document/Card (EAD) : Copy of the front and back of the EAD  \n  Held J Status: Copies of all prior DS-2019s  \n  Held J Status and Obtained a Waiver of the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement: Copy of the Form I-612 Waiver Approval Notice  \n  Held H-1B Status in the Last 6 years: Copy of your I-94 Travel History in H-1B status  \n  Held H-1B, L-1 , O, or TN Status: Copies of all prior Form I-797 Approval Notices  \n Are Transferring or Extending an H-1B: Pay statements from the last three months  \n Are Transferring an H-1B: Employment verification letter from current employer  \n  Filed a Form I-140 and/or Form I-485: Receipt and/or approval notices for any Form I-140 and/or  \nForm I-485 applications  \nIf the Job Requires Minimum Employment Experience:  \n Letters from previous employers indicating job title, employment dates, and description of job duties.  \nLetters must be on letterhead paper and include original signatures.  \nRequesting H-4 Dependent Status for Family Members (Spouse or Children)  \nThe spouse and unmarried minor children (under 21-years of age) of an H-1B employee are eligible to obtain H-4 dependent status. 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